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ALBERTO PIZZOLI

Relatives cry during the unveiling ceremony of a plaque with the names of the victims of the Costa Corncordia cruise ship in the port in the Italian island of Giglio on January 13, 2013. Survivors, grieving relatives and locals on the island of Giglio gathered on January 13 to mark the first anniversary of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster, which claimed 32 victims. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI

Relatives cry during the unveiling ceremony of a plaque with the names of the victims of the Costa Corncordia cruise ship in the port in the Italian island of Giglio on January 13, 2013. Survivors, grieving relatives and locals on the island of Giglio gathered on January 13 to mark the first anniversary of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster, which claimed 32 victims. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a powerlifting competitions in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers celebrate in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People gather at Field of Mars during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers arm wrestle in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

People wave flags during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

People wave flags during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a competition for the assembling and disassembling of AKs in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers take part in a competition for the assembling and disassembling of AKs in 300th Anniversary Park during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

A military band stands at the ready during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

A military band stands at the ready during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault trooperswave flags on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault trooperswave flags on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Veterans of airborne troops celebrate wave flags on Palace Square during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Veterans of airborne troops celebrate wave flags on Palace Square during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Russia Celebrates Their Airborne Assault Troops

Alexander Aksakov

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

Ex-airborne assault troopers and people pose for pictures on an airborne combat vehicle during celebrations for the 85th anniversary of Russia's Airborne Assault Troops on August 2, 2015 in St. Petersburg, Russia. On Aug. 2, 1930, the first Russian soldiers were airdropped by parachute from a plane in flight during a training exercise over south Russia.

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Relatives cry during the unveiling ceremony of a plaque with the... News PhotoCeremony,Cruise,Crying,Emergencies and Disasters,Family,Giglio Island,Horizontal,Identity,Italy,Launch Event,Mode of Transport,VictimPhotographer ALBERTO PIZZOLICollection: AFP 2013 AFPRelatives cry during the unveiling ceremony of a plaque with the names of the victims of the Costa Corncordia cruise ship in the port in the Italian island of Giglio on January 13, 2013. Survivors, grieving relatives and locals on the island of Giglio gathered on January 13 to mark the first anniversary of the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster, which claimed 32 victims. AFP PHOTO / ALBERTO PIZZOLI (Photo credit should read ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/Getty Images)